I'm not a parent, but I do seem to notice a correlation between annoying kids and parents being glued to their smartphone, scrolling facebook or whatever like n

I'm not a parent, but I do seem to notice a correlation between annoying kids and parents being glued to their smartphone, scrolling facebook or whatever like no tomorrow. I also understand that it's hard being a parent, and sometimes you need some time to do something, anything, else. But the issue is that you're not just letting your kid scream in your house, where you're the only one bothered. You're in an enclosed vehicle with many other people who had no say in the matter and didn't know beforehand what they were signing up for. I think it's your responsibility to make sure you're not a PITA to them. As an example, where I live, there usually are cinema showings where children will show up. You know that if you go and there are a whole bunch of rowdy kids, you won't be seeing the movie quietly. But you know this going in, and can choose to go some other place or time. When you find out there's a screaming brat on a plane, it's already too late for you to make any choice.